The Cowtown Computer Congress (CCCKC) is opening of their Underground Lab to the public for a week of events starting March 2, 2009. The CCCKC is the first organization of its kind in the Midwest. They hope to serve the community by providing technology classes, donating unique projects to local organizations, and providing technology assistance […]
This month’s Handmade Music event is shaping up to be a truly awesome hands-on showcase of sound maker bliss. Check out what’ll be on hand – Bizarre sonic objects made from dismembered mannequin torsos and legs, transformed into a Theremin and maracas Mouse & the Billionaire’s Gestural controllers, made with wood and 3D printers, shaping […]
A few weeks ago, I checked out a Noise Night at Willoughby and Baltic. Scheduled for the second and fourth Thursday of the month, it’s a really fun time. I read an article in MAKE, Volume 04 on circuit bending, but I’d never gotten around to trying it. Back in college, I took a few […]
We’re going to be holding a free, two-day RepRap Build-a-thon at HacDC, on Jan. 24 & 25th. HacDC, the Washington, DC-area technology and arts collective, is presenting a free, open to the public two-day event over the weekend of January 24th – 25th. Attendees will participate in the construction and use of a remarkable open […]
A knit piece by Ben Fino-Radin Here’s a cool panel at the New Museum this Friday: CRAFT HACKERS Rhizome.org panel discussion Fri, Dec 12, 2008 | 7:30 PM New Museum of Contemporary Art Craft Hackers is a panel discussion among artists who use crafting techniques to explore high-tech culture and the relationship between needlework and […]
Vimeo user Tony gives us a taste of the action at this past weekend’s Blip Festival with a performance by Sulumi. The NYTimes Jenna Wortham also ran an article profiling the event – The third-annual Blip Festival kicked off its four-day showcase Thursday night. Hosted by 8bitpeoples, a New York art and tech collective, and […]
The Bright bike I posted about yesterday is just one of a plethora of Make-tastic projects Eyebeam has at their party next week: Eyebeam’s beloved, annual Holiday Hackshop! Sat., Dec. 13, 1PM – 5PM workshops | 6PM: Holiday party (think spiked eggnog, cider and holiday treats!) LOCATION: 540 W. 21st St., NYC COST: Free to […]
